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It’s Got Praying Mantis Eyes
The praying mantis is one of the few insects with compound eyes and the ability to perceive 3D space. UVA engineers are replicating their visual systems to make machines see better.
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It’s Got Praying Mantis Eyes
The praying mantis is one of the few insects with compound eyes and the ability to perceive 3D space. UVA engineers are replicating their visual systems to make machines see better.
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UVA Engineering Seeks Applicants for Talent Pipeline
UVA Engineering is recruiting talent for its Rising Scholars program.
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Two UVA Engineering Faculty Members Among Second Group of Shannon Faculty Fellows
Mechanical and aerospace engineering’s Matthew Panzer and incoming electrical and computer engineering professor Mathews Jacob have been named Shannon Center Mid-Career Fellows.
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Every Breath You Take: Invention Detects Breathing Problems Before It’s Too Late
A device co-developed by an emeritus professor of electrical and computer engineering and his Ph.D student could measure labored breathing as precisely as a thermometer takes your temperature.
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Virginia Students Aid Election Cybersecurity Ahead of Fall Elections
Ahead of what may be a contentious presidential election, UVA students together with students from five other Virginia universities are helping to make sure voting will be secure and trustworthy.
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Full Power: The Inspiring Life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner
This is the story of the first female engineer at NASA, who was also the first woman to graduate from the UVA School of Engineering.
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The Power of Low-Energy Coding Techniques
Mircea Stan’s first-authored paper on using code to reduce power consumption in electronics won the IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award.
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Hoos Standing Out: These 2024 Ph.D. Graduates Made Their Marks in Research and Beyond
Five exemplary graduating Ph.D. students were honored for their professional accomplishments and contributions to the UVA and scientific communities in their fields.
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